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The Fulbright Commission in Jordan appoints new Executive Director

The Board of Directors of the Binational Fulbright Commission in Jordan is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Issam Khoury as the new Executive Director

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Choosing Your Perspective: Finding Adventure in the Middle of a Crisis

Dr. Casey Allen publishes an article in the May issue of the Geographical Bulletin about his experience evacuating from Jordan with his wife and fellow Fulbright Alumna Dr. Kaelin Groom during the current COVID-19 pandemic

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Executive Director Alain McNamara retires after 26 years of outstanding service and leadership at the Binational Fulbright Commission

In the fall of 2019, Mr. Alain McNamara announced his plans to retire in the early Summer of 2020 after serving as the executive director of the Fulbright Commission in Jordan since its inception in 1994.

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Once a Fulbrighter, Always a Fulbrighter: Advice on your Fulbright Application and Journey

Lamia shares her experience applying for the Fulbright Pre-Doctoral Award along with valuable advice for interested candidates. She is a Jordanian Fulbrighter (2019-2020 Cohort) who is currently studying TESOL at Murray State University.

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The legacy of Nina for women and sports

The name Nina Brekelman means a lot to the Fulbright family, and especially the Commission in Jordan; her legacy empowering women and girls through sports lives on through her foundation five years later.

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Dr. Tolarba returns to Jordan as Director of Global Standards & Qualifications at CGFNS International

Dr. Tolarba, a Fulbright Alumnus from the 2019-2020 U.S. Scholar Award returns to Jordan after being appointed for a new position at CGFNS

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Remembering Dr. Rula Quawas – A Fulbright Alumna and a Lighthouse for Women’s Rights  

In 2017, the world lost a an incredible academic, a women's rights advocate, and a dear friend of the Fulbright Commission who was also a Fulbright Alumna under the S-I-R award back in 2013.

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"The Woven Mashrabiya" Attempts to Bridge the Gap Between Digital Design and Artisanal Crafts.

Ms. Hadeel Mohammad, who is a Fulbright Alumna obtained a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016, and showcased her design at Amman Design Week in October 2019.

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